H.R. 2986 — For the relief of the survivors of the 14 members of the Armed Forces and the one United States civilian who were killed on April 14, 1994, when United States fighter aircraft mistakenly shot down 2 helicopters in Iraq.

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Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to pay a specified amount to the survivors of 14 military personnel and one civilian who were killed on April 14, 1994, when U.S. F-15 fighter aircraft mistakenly shot down two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters in Iraq.

Limits attorney fees in connection with such survivor claims.

Requires a report from the Secretary to the Congress on payments made.

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1997-11-09
Introduced in House
1997-11-09
Introduced in House
1997-11-09
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
1997-11-12
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2341-2342)
1997-11-18
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
1998-06-18
Subcommittee Hearings Held.

For the relief of the survivors of the 14 members of the Armed Forces and the one United States civilian who were killed on April 14, 1994, when United States fighter aircraft mistakenly shot down 2 helicopters in Iraq.

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